I just did what you said today, will let you know how it goes. If no help, I will try the Oxytetracycline. They have no symptoms except the head shaking but maybe it could be an ear infection. Thanks again
thank you so much. I have not actually looked down their throats, but will do so. No other symtpoms, just the head shaking, so if I see gapeworms, I'll use safeguard
Hi everone,
I'm new to Backyard Chickens, but I need your help. I've had chickens for many years, but never come across gapeworm before.
I bought 5 young dominique hens last fall, who were free ranged. In no time, they were shaking their heads like crazy, with occasional gaping. After...
Hi everone,
I'm new to Backyard Chickens, but I need your help. I've had chickens for many years, but never come across gapeworm before.
I bought 5 young dominique hens last fall, who were free ranged. In no time, they were shaking their heads like crazy, with occasional gaping. After...
Hi, I am new to Backyard Chicken and facebook in general, so a little challenged.
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
I have had chickens all my life
(2) How many chickens do you have right now? 8
(3) What breeds do you have? dominique, black austrolop and 2...